EU/UK VAT Validation Manager for WooCommerce

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Crossed into this band 32 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just over 7K.

At the current install trend, crossing 8K+ in roughly 81 days.

1. ★★★★★ krookenpro

   8mo ago

   This is the only plugin (that I know of) that actually checks VAT numbers against VIES for free. I had an issue (my own fault) with the plugin on my block based (FSE) setup but customer support was fast, responsive and helpful.

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2. ★★★★★ trejka

   12mo ago

   This plugin has been a lifesaver for our WooCommerce store! We sell to businesses across the EU and the UK, so managing VAT compliance had become a real headache. However, the EU/UK VAT Validation Manager handles everything seamlessly. Real-time VIES validation works flawlessly — customers enter their VAT number at checkout, and the plugin instantly verifies it and adjusts the tax accordingly. AJAX validation is smooth and doesn’t require any page reloads, keeping the checkout process professional and quick. I was particularly impressed by how customisable it is. We can set different rules for different countries, control when VAT is exempted or preserved, and customise all the messages that customers see during validation. The plugin also works perfectly with the new block-based checkout, which was important to us. The support team deserves a special mention — they’re incredibly responsive and helpful. When I had questions about setting up country-specific rules, they replied within hours with clear, detailed answers. It’s rare to find such dedicated support, especially with a free plugin!If you’re running a B2B WooCommerce store in Europe, this plugin is absolutely essential. Highly recommended!

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3. ★★★★★ alexvpw

   1.5y ago

   I would like to thank the support team at EU/UK VAT Validation Manager for WooCommerce for their responsiveness, professionalism and advice in solving an internal problem. The plugin works perfectly well. Rarely have I seen such fast, high-quality support!

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4. ★★★★★ timmx15

   1.7y ago

   Plugin works perfect for our webshop. Also a big shoutout to the support team for their great help as always!

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5. ★★★★★ theunnicked

   1.7y ago

   The plugin is robust and configurable. It allows for a flexible placement of the field which is greatly appreciated. As a bonus, the support is very active and quickly responds to issues.

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6. ★★★★★ davidbaranek

   1.8y ago

   Very helpful support! My issue, which wasn’t even related to this plugin, was quickly resolved. While there is still not full feature parity between classic checkout and block checkout, it is improving with every update. In other terms, it works as expected! This topic was modified 1 year, 5 months ago by davidbaranek.

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7. ★★★★★ tiffanyvdhoven

   1.8y ago

   This plugin just works like it is supposed to. The free version has all the things i need, there are a lot of options and settings, but it’s very easy to set up. The support is great!

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8. ★★★★★ Mostafa Soufi

   1.8y ago

   You’re doing a great job! I really like this plugin – it works flawlessly and makes VAT validation so much easier. Thank you, guys, for your hard work and dedication. Keep up the great work!

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 4.7.5 Fix – Validation – Fixed alg_wc_eu_vat_is_valid_vat_at_checkout to use the final validation result. Dev – Advanced – Checkout block field – Default value set to yes . Dev – Allow checkout on unregistered VAT numbers – Da 4.7.5
2. — Version 4.7.4 Fix – Block-based Checkout – Fixed required VAT field handling when “Let customer decide” is enabled. Fix – Block-based Checkout – Fixed VAT field validation to avoid required errors when customer-decide option is select 4.7.4
3. — Version 4.7.3 Dev – Added a capability check before validating VAT and removing order taxes in the admin. Dev – Added a capability check before updating order VAT details in the admin. 4.7.3
4. — Version 4.7.2 readme.txt improved. 4.7.2
5. — Version 4.7.1 Dev – Added plugin prefix to JavaScript object, AJAX action names, etc. 4.7.1
6. — Version 4.7.0 Dev – Prefixes updated (from alg to wpfactory ). Dev – Removed PHP sessions and used WooCommerce sessions only. Dev – WPFactory Cross-Selling – Library updated (to v1.1.2). Dev – WPFactory Admin Menu – Library updated (t 4.7.0

All 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.8.2). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched Medium · 6.4 Multiple Plugins by wpcodefactory <= Various Versions - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2025-05-07 CVE-2025-47504 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.4.2 Patched in 4.4.3
2. Patched Medium · 6.1 EU/UK VAT Manager for WooCommerce <= 2.12.12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-09-27 CVE-2024-8788 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.12.12 Patched in 2.12.14
3. Patched Medium · 5.3 EU/UK VAT Manager for WooCommerce <= 2.12.12 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2024-09-27 CVE-2024-9189 Missing Authorization Affects <= 2.12.12 Patched in 2.12.14
4. Patched Medium · 6.1 EU/UK VAT Manager for WooCommerce <= 2.12.14 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-08-29 CVE-2024-44061 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.12.14 Patched in 3.0.0

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Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-10-01 6K+ → 7K+ up after 1 days in tier
2. 2026-09-30 7K+ → 6K+ down after 7 days in tier
3. 2026-09-23 6K+ → 7K+ up after 71 days in tier
4. 2026-07-14 2K+ → 6K+ up after 1577 days in tier
5. 2022-03-20 1K+ → 2K+ up after 343 days in tier
6. 2021-04-11 300+ → 1K+ up

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EU/UK VAT Validation Manager for WooCommerce: 7K+ active installs, 4.8★ (39 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-11-02. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/eu-vat-for-woocommerce